Florida State was spoken to in a 27-10 scene to Miami on Saturday, which dropped Taggart's social affair record to 6-9. The Seminoles had lost three of their last four games.
"I met with the get-together and controls after the exchanges to let them know of the change," FSU Director of Athletics David Coburn said in an official release. "It was critical to us that the understudy contenders know right away."
Florida State President John Thrasher joined that the school had "no choice regardless to reveal an improvement."
For conclusion him, FSU will owe Taggart $17 million, which is the second most imperative buyout in school football history behind the $19 million Notre Dame owed Charlie Weis following to fulfillment him in 2009. Taggart had more than four years remaining on his understanding.
Coming about to missing a bowl game a year sooner considering the route that since 1981, Florida State is on the cusp of missing postseason play for the ensuing straight season.
Odell Haggins, who is in his 26th season on FSU's availability staff, will have in as between time lead coach.